- present tense form of better (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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His betters resented Duchamp’s attempt at depicting movement and judged the title vulgar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
This week: Polymarket teamed up with the Golden Globes, displaying a live ticker for betters on the broadcast.
From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026
Billions are riding on such sports event contracts, and it isn’t just the wagers of individual betters.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
In the United Kingdom, 13% of all sports betters gambled on tennis in 2023, meaning the sport ranked fifth behind horse racing, football, golf and boxing, according to a YouGov survey, external.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025
An anonymous message from Ambrose telling me to mind my betters.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
